House Intel Chair Warns of Russian Threat to U.S. Satellites, Seeks Aid for Ukraine
• House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner warned of a serious national security threat from Russia targeting American satellites with a nuclear-powered space weapon.
• Turner issued the warning to pressure Congress and the White House to provide more aid to Ukraine and renew a key foreign surveillance program.
• Turner acted unilaterally and surprised many in Congress with his public statement about the threat.
• His Democratic counterpart, Rep. Jim Himes, advised Turner not to make the threat public.
• The White House national security adviser briefed Congressional leaders about the threat, which relates to a Russian asset that could be weaponized in space.